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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Posted on Tue, 9 Aug 2016
Question: What is latest in treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome? The only thing that helps me function is in the phentermine family.
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Presently there is no complete cure for CFS. And also there is no specific treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
Presently there is no complete cure for CFS. And also there is no specific treatment.
Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on symptom relief.
It affects people in many different ways, so the treatment is individualized. It is directed to address the patients specific set of symptoms.
So what works for you may not be helpful in other patient of CFS. It requires a close interaction between the treating doctor and the patients.
Apart from medicines, you have to combine psychological counseling with a gentle exercise program. This combination will be more beneficial.
It is also very important to reduce your stress and to improve the sleep habits.
Hope this information helps
Take care



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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Brief Answer: Presently there is no complete cure for CFS. And also there is no specific treatment Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome. Presently there is no complete cure for CFS. And also there is no specific treatment. Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on symptom relief. It affects people in many different ways, so the treatment is individualized. It is directed to address the patients specific set of symptoms. So what works for you may not be helpful in other patient of CFS. It requires a close interaction between the treating doctor and the patients. Apart from medicines, you have to combine psychological counseling with a gentle exercise program. This combination will be more beneficial. It is also very important to reduce your stress and to improve the sleep habits. Hope this information helps Take care